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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 42 – Visiting

Revised May 1, 2003

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54020.21.2 Authorization of Excused Time off for Visits

Revised April 3, 2014

  • An inmate’s work supervisor may approve excused time off (ETOExcused Time Off) from a work assignment to participate in a visit in accordance with CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations Section 3045.2.

  • During lockdowns, when visiting programs have not been suspended, inmates prevented from working as a result of the lockdown may be permitted ETOExcused Time Off visits during their normal work hours.

    • When inmates are not required to report to their work assignments because of temporary suspension of the work program, they may be allowed to participate in ETOExcused Time Off visits.

  • In each instance, the approval or disapproval of this action shall be documented in SOMSStrategic Offender Management on a CDC Form 128-B, General Chrono, by the approving authority.

  • Inmates should not be denied visiting opportunities solely on the basis of the unanticipated absence or temporary unavailability of their work supervisor.